Customer Reviews Birkenstock Gizeh by Papillio

I was hesitant at first to buy these because I thought they might be too clunky/unattractive, but I was wrong! They are super comfortable and nice looking -- the gold color gives them more of a fashion appeal. I would highly recommend these --- they are my first pair and I can see why everyone loves them.

I love these sandals! The gold is a rich color - not washed out or too brassy. They are extremely comfortable - as expected from Birkis. I bought them to wear on vacation in Barbados but I could not wait for the trip and had to wear them to grace the streets of New York City! I highly recommend these sandals.

Awesome, super comfy, very cute sandals! I wear a 7.5 or 8 normally and a 37 fit me perfectly, so don't trust the sizing guide on these!

Love these! The print is very fun and I receive many compliments when I wear them. The sole has the same comfort you expect from all Birks.

I bought these Birkies for my daughter's birthday. Had them shipped directly to her with a Birthday Message attached. Easy return policy made this purchase a no-brainer. She loved them and the size was perfect. This mom scored some brownie points for sure!

Great shoe. Very cute. Typical width for Birk. Yes, the thong in the middle needs breaking into. But once the plastic piece is broken in, very comfortable. One of my go to shoes in warm weather.

I ordered a pair of these last year and they immediately became my favorite sandals. I'm here now to order two more pairs. I have flat feet and plantar fasciitis, so it's difficult for me to find sandals that are comfortable, especially cute ones. These are amazing, just as comfortable as my tennis shoes with their custom orthotics. I can (and do) wear them all day.

I love these sandals. They are everything you could ask for in a shoe: Chic and Comfortable. My mom loved them so much (and she only wears Chanel), that I bought her a pair for Mother's Day.

I love these shoes. Extremely comfortable and true to size. Fantastic arch support. The cork topper is also really cute. Highly recommend! (And of course, fast shipping from Zappos!)

This is my third pair of Birkenstocks. They make great shoes that fit well on my wide (wide) feet. I was aiming to get something comfortable that I could still wear to work, and these fit the bill. I know there were some complaints about the plastic between the toes, but it only bothered me on the first day. I admit, though, flip-flops/thongs rarely bother me - they are my favorite shoe to wear. If you love Birkies and want something a little different, give these a try. My only complaint is that they seem like they are just a smidgen narrower than the traditional clogs. That might be a plus for some people, but for those of us that buy these shoes because they are wide-feet friendly, it is a disappointment.

Took me a minute to LOVE these. Wasn't sure about the hard plastic toe piece. I wore them inside for a few days just to break them in. They are my favorite pair so far & I have 6 pair of various styles. I'm glad they worked out for me, I hope they do for you.

Love the Birkenstocks but I am 72 years old and my toes on my right foot won't quit hurting between my toes. Left is like a glove. Sorry.

I've had a pair of the Papillio for several years and they are, by far, the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned. Great comfort and a quality shoe. I am looking for the same pattern that I currently have. My shoes go with everything I wear. They are well worth the cost, but I do wish they weren't so expensive. The ones I have were a gift.

Love this shoe. I have the same Birkenstock shoe (without the bling). The only difference in fit is that with this Papillio shoe, the arch support is not quite as high.

I have other Papillio sandals, all marked regular width, and all the same size (39). This pair was a good half inch narrower when matched up bottom-to-bottom with my existing sandals. So, I could not keep them as they are too narrow for my feet. I am very sad about this because they were the correct length, so I do not think sizing up would have made this better, and they are adorable in person. I had the black/silver ones with the row of sparkles around the bottom, and they really were beautiful. I am sad to return them, and I hope some narrow-footed girl goes ahead and orders these.

These are not quite as good an the Gizeh made by Birkenstock. These are licensed to Papillo, and there are a few differences. The toe divider is not padded, as in real Birkies, and it is hard plastic. I bought some adhesive moleskin for a few bucks and made a pad to wrap the toe divider with. The upper is very cute, however, and I get lots of compliments on them.

Look wise this sandal is very attractive and can be worn casually or semi dress. The arch is what you would have to get used to. It's an arch directly behind the ball of the foot and seems it should be further back.

Just be aware that if you love the traditional Birkenstock Gizeh sandal, this is not the same product. It is wider and less streamlined. The arch hits me differently, and for me, at least, the original Gizeh is more comfortable. Everything will depend on your own foot's fit to the Papillio footbed; but it's definitely not the same. I love the patterns and colors of Papillio, but the footbed, not so much.

Comfy but the verdict is still out on the cracked silver leather. Not sure if I am happy about the look of it. Might be a little too shiny for me but definitely love the style and fit. Think that they will work for this summer.

This product was not leather as stated. It is made of man made materials and not at all comfortable like the original Birkenstock leather product. Do not buy if not leather. False advertising is a crime and to charge you for leather when it is not is horrible!

Let me start by saying this is my 1st pair of Birk's & I'm still on the fence about them. However, I am going to give them a try since everyone raves about how comfortable these shoes are. I did read earlier reviews & ordered a size down. I would normally wear a 8 (39) but ordered the 38 & they fit perfectly. The 39 would have been way to big for sure!! I can tell they are going to take a little time to break in so I'm currently wearing them around the house for short periods of time until they mold to my foot. My favorite part is the flower print, super CUTE!

Very cute shoes, but my 2nd toe was aching after wearing for 1 day, there was a spot that rubbed raw, it hurt for several days. I read on another site to tighten the strap and that helped a lot. These do take a lot longer to "break in" compared with the Florida and Arizona.

I wear a 7 1/2 and ordered the 38. Fit perfectly. But the footbed is short. They have taken some getting used to. Leather is a little stiff and I blister every time I wear them.

I'm with the others who have blisters between my toes from walking with these shoes. I threw out the box so I can't return them, but I was pretty excited and am astonished at how uncomfortable they are. Would not recommend.